Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test - Question List

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36. Though widely seen as a dietary villain, fats have many health benefits except which of the following?
  1. Improves cellular membrane structure and function
  2. Increases blood sugar levels and acidifies the blood
  3. Prolongs the feeling of being full and staves off hunger
  4. Provides insulation from heat loss and environmental temperature changes
37. What nutrient is considered the chief form of energy for all bodily functions and muscular exertion?
  1. Protein
  2. Amino acids
  3. Fiber
  4. Carbohydrates
38. Some nutrients are toxic at higher levels and should be carefully monitored, such as which vitamin that can cause birth defects if its intake is excessive at conception?
  1. Vitamin A
  2. Vitamin B6
  3. Calcium
  4. Iron
39. Which of the following is not descriptive of the health benefits of fiber?
  1. Provides bulk in diet, resulting in a greater feeling of satisfied hunger
  2. Helps establish and maintain regular bowel movements
  3. May reduce the risk of various cancers and cardiovascular conditions
  4. Causes constipation and potential proliferation of bacteria that cause appendicitis
40. How many calories are available in one gram of fat?
  1. 0.8
  2. 6
  3. 9
  4. 13

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